New Castle County property record for 3 Gene Ave, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 900 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,058 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Second Mortgage Dec 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-020.10-155 |
| Primary APN | 10-020.10-155 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 900 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 71 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3 GENE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-3437 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | CASTLE HILLS SEC 2 |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 15900 |
3 Gene Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2015.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 GENE AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3437 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage DEXSTA FCU |
| Dec 22, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 16, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002593 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 3 GENE AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3437 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000028804 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210310-0028804 |
| Name | DEXSTA FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19803 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Feb 28, 2031 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3 GENE AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3437 |
| Document Number | 0000117374 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 117374 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3 GENE AVE NEW CASTLE DE 197203437, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3437 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3 Gene Ave was $2,058.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,058.00 | $307,700 Land $53,300 Building $254,400 | |
| 2024 | $176,940 | ||
| 2023 | $1,055.00 | $33,800 Land $6,500 Building $27,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3 Gene Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2009.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2009–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 3 Gene Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 497 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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